After a two-year hiatus, the Midland Golf & Country Club hosted 128 golfers this summer for the return of the Glenn Howard Charity Golf Classic.
And what a return it was.
The sold-out event raised $122,000 for the Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) Foundation.
“We all rely on our hospital…our whole community does,” tournament chair Glenn Howard said. “It’s a privilege that we get to help give GBGH what they need to diagnose and treat our friends, families and neighbours.”
Funds raised at the tournament are supporting the Foundation’s Impact Fund, which addresses the highest priority capital equipment needs.
This year, the highest priorities include new ultrasound table and probes to help reduce wait times at GBGH; a microfilm scanner, which is essential in retrieving old records used externally and within the hospital; and cardiac monitors, to ensure the most advanced technology is being used for intensive-care patients.
Added Howard: “We couldn’t do it without the support of our incredible business partners and sponsors, who put so much into making this tournament so beneficial for GBGH.”
This year’s tournament was strongly supported by Scotiabank, through a $15,000 contribution that was spearheaded by colleagues from the branches in Midland & Penetanguishene, along with members of the wealth management and commercial banking teams.
“Our team at Scotiabank truly cares about clients and community, and it’s hard to imagine that anyone within our community has not benefited from the wonderful care at GBGH,” Scotiabank Penetanguishene branch manager Terry Hampson said.
“We chose to invest in our local hospital to ensure they can expand infrastructure, be equipped with essential tools, continue education and stay up to date with advances in technology.
“I loved being part of the Glenn Howard Charity Golf tournament and committee. It was amazing to see so much fun had by all, while supporting an excellent community and cause.”
Since its inception in 2016, the tournament has raised more than $650,000 for foundation, thereby supporting vital equipment investments such as scope cleaning machines, automated medication dispensing units and surgical expansion.
“The investment that the Glenn Howard Golf Tournament is making in GBGH is incredible,” shared foundation executive director Nicole Kraftscik.
“These pieces of equipment are having a tangible impact on patients, through increased access to surgery close to home, sterile instruments for outpatient procedures and increased safety in medication delivery. We are so proud to partner with Glenn and his committee to empower our hospital.”
